Comparison
agno vs n8n
Verdict
Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; n8n is TypeScript; pick n8n when n8n is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python.
Markdown twin · agno alternatives · n8n alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- n8n
- Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- n8n
- 196k
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- n8n
- 59k
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- n8n
- 1.4k
Language
- agno
- Python
- n8n
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- agno
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- n8n
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- n8n
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- n8n
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- n8n
- Other
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- n8n
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- n8n
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- n8n
- 1.4k
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- n8n
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- n8n
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- agno is primarily Python; n8n is TypeScript.
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, n8n is Other.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
When NOT to use agno
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (n8n-io/n8n) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · n8n 196k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and n8n?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. n8n: Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over n8n?
- Choose agno over n8n when agno is primarily Python; n8n is TypeScript; License: agno is Apache-2.0, n8n is Other; Tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents; Also covers AI Agents; Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- When should I choose n8n over agno?
- Choose n8n over agno when n8n is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python; License: n8n is Other, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to n8n: development, ai, data-flow, apis.
- When should I avoid agno?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid n8n?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or n8n more popular on GitHub?
- n8n has more GitHub stars (196,027 vs 41,090). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and n8n open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, n8n: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or n8n?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and n8n alternatives (agno markdown twin, n8n markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, agno or n8n?
- agno: Very active. n8n: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for agno and n8n?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; n8n trust report.